Big BC Delegation Page Two THE PEOPLE’S ADVGCATE July 28, 1939 LANGLEY WILL REBUILD CONDEMNED Will Attend Miners’ Union Convention Delegates from important hardrock mining camps and smelters in BC will leave next week at conclusion of the silicosis conference in Vancouver for Denver, Coloradio, seat of the In- _ ternational Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers’ convention to be heid August 7. | Will Assist Refugee Scientists UBC Professors Subscribing To Private Fund Some of the world’s finest sci- entists and professors, refugees from fascist persecution, may shortly be enabled to carry on their work at the University of British Columbta. Dr. Gordon Shrum, director of UBC Extension depariment ex- plained to the Advocate this week that funds are being raised by private subscription to bring outstanding professors to BC, so that this province may do its part in preserying and: develop- ing scientific research for the good of mankind. “We don’t care what nation- Blity they are,’ declared Dr. Shrum. “They may come from CGzecho-Siovakia, Germany, Aus- tria, or italy, wherever men are persecuted and denied freedom of speech.” Following announcement that Toronto University had set aside a iarge sum for this purpose, UsBc plans are in line with 2 mationwide movement to aid re- fugee professors. E=plainine that the plan would not affect any present UBC employee, Dr. Shrum said that refugees would be given special research work “not being done at the moment” “But,” he remarked, smiling wiyly, “we can’t bring even one man out here till we have suffi- cient money. We intend to take as many as funds will allow.” ‘Tf we could even get one out- standing man ...” he added wistfully. SE JOHN STANTON Barrister, Solicitor, Notary 503 Holden Building 16 ©. Hastings St. Trin. 4464 Downing 180 West Hastings St. PHONE - - SEymour 0241 COMMUNIST PARTY BROADCAST Every Friday CKMO .. 9:45 P.M. — This Week — MALCOLM BRUCE Prairie Farm 80-Cent Wheat Demand WINNIPEG, Man.—With approach of the federal elections the movement on the prairies for a higher wheat price and a farm debt moratorium is gaining momentum. Demand for a “farm holiday” often heard on the prairie in past years, is being voiced repeatedly. Dr. Shrum Speaker At Concert Lauds Ukrainian Contribution To Canadian Culture An example of how music and culture find their very roots in Ynign degree of organizational unity ers Press Farmers, more confident in the already achieved, see possibilities of winning their demands by 2 non-delivery strike, especially with the perspective of a progressive government being elected in the fall Following the recent decision of northeastern Saskatchewan Wheat Pool committeemen to initiate mil- itant action for 80-cent wheat and a blanket moratorium on debts, Secretary Frank Eliason of the United Farmers of Canada stated: ‘Rarmers must ask a parity BRIDGES Ask Gov't Approval Of Project hind the news this week that Langley municipal council has made application to the provin- Plan Wii Enable — Needed Work Te Be Undertaken (Special to The Advocate) MURRAY VILLE, BS.—Be- cial government for approval of a $15,500 works project lies a story indicative of the plight municipalities throughout Can- ada have been forced into dur- ing depression years. Some time ago 16 bridges in vari- ous parts of Langley were con- demned. Publication of the facts prompted residents of the munici- pality to urge upon the council the necessity of its taking immediate steps to rectify this dangerous situation. Reeve A. C. Hope deplored the existing state of affairs, but de- elared that unless aid were forth- coming from the government the mniucipality could not afford to rebuild the bridges. Result was that traffic had to be re-routed to ayoid use of con- demned bridges. In some instances motorists were obliged to detour four miles and more. On roads that were not thoroughfares even longer detours had to be made, leading to confusion and delay. Mail service was disrupted to such an extent that in some cases mail was left with neighbors for delivery. Under the Dominion-provincial plan for aiding municipalities to undertake needed projects, labor costs being shared equally between federal and provincial govern- ments, Langley council is now ex pectine to launch a project to re- build these bridges, in addition to read and reforestation work and improvements to parks and play- grounds. Of Langley municipalitys 7000 population, at least 14 percent is price—on the basis of cost plus a profit to ensure them a standard Gecline to sell” the people was vividly expressed at the “Grand Musicale” given at the ULFTA hall Sunday night An excellent program, contain- ing folk and gypsy songs from many countries, famous and well loved pieces, was applauded en- thusiastically by a capacity audi- ence. One particular item, a Russian folk song, was Significant Banned during the Tsarist re- gime for its words: “The time will come when the people will arise and straighten their bent backs ...” this song is sung widely in the Soviet Union. But the words are changed. People in the land of Socialism treasure their old folk song with its beautiful melody, but now they sing: “The time has come when the people have arisen ..” In a short address on behalf of the University of British Co- lumbia, Dr. Gordon Shrum paid great tribute to the Ukrainian love of music. He told the people they, as New Canadians, could contribute a large amount to the building of Canadian culture. “People of this country have been too busy, or so they say, to take any interest in music,” continued Dr. Shrum. “I would like to see a hundred such groups as this, gathering every week to hear good music.” Explaining that UBC was try- of living enjoyed by others—or decline to sell.” CCF Supports Farm Strike EDMONTON, Alta—CCF federal constituency convention at Vegre- ville -adopted a resolution for a2 farmers’ non-delivery strike this fall. At Willingdon, H. B. Buttelier, Alberta UFC organizer, declared a strike was ‘Most likely, this fall, appealed to all organizations and political parties to stand ready to aid farmers. Bears Alarm Residents Frequent raids on larders by black bears is causing alarm to Worth Shore residents. Children in the Deep Cove area have been too scared to go out without adult escort. In Woodlands this week @& more yenturesome bear wrecked a kitchen. Complaints from the Jubilee Children’s Summer Camp to the Game Warden to assist in prevent- ing wreckage of the camp’s sup- ing to fulfill the “proper func- tion of a university, to be of service to the people” through its adult education department, Dr. Shrum said he would be glad to assist in any way he could towards encouraging such cul- tural activities. Consider Busses NANAIMO, BC—Nanaimo city council has invited H. L. Sangster, agent for Veterans’ sightseeing Transportation Company, to at- tend its next meeting and explain more fully his company’s applica-— tion for a 10-year franchise to op- erate a bus service in the city. City council has been asked by Sangster to submit the franchise issue to a plebiscite at the next civic elections when, if carried and approved by the provincial govern- ment, the company will instal en- tirely new equipment. Ess SS BAKERY High. 3244 716 East Hastings Street 4068 FE. Hastings Street 1708 Commercial Drive QUALITY PRODUCTS MODERATE PRICES s Jer yours 100% UNIONIZED plies have evoked no response. “There is no solution,” said the Game Warden. Game laws prevent shooting of bears at this time, a closed season, but residents feel strongly that some help should be given by local authorities to check these pests. Tack of berries due to rainy weather has been given as the cause for this unusual prowling of the bears. REGINA, Sask—Fascist forces in Worth Battleford constituency have arrogantly nominated a candidate for the federal election. Perey Mark, of Medstead, has been nominated to run on the ticket of the Nationalist Socialist Party. Close similarity of names between this Saskatchewan organization and the National Socialist Labor Party in Germany is regarded here as on relief, including some 300 heads ~ of families. Embargo Endorsed COURTENAY, BC. Resolutions circulated by Saanich municipal council petitioning federal author ities to ban export of war materiais te ageressor nations and refuse in- corporation of companies financed by foreign interests using Cana- dian directors as a front, were endorsed by city council Monday night After lengthy discussion on the international situation, Alderman Straith’s motion was approved, Ald. Moore, who while agreein£= with the sentiments expressed doubted if a municipal council had much weight in passing such resa- lutions was the lone dissenter. Supportime the measure were Aldermen Isang and Smith, the latter yoting in principle, although he thought it was out of the coun- ecil’s jurisdiction. Similar resolutions have already been endorsed by Saanich and Port Alberni councils. California Nazis Try To Organize indians On Coast SAN FRANCISCO, Cal — Ger- man American Bund in California has now come to the conclusion that the Indians are 100 percent Aryan, is doing its utmost to enrol them in the anti-democratic Am- erican-Indian Federation At a recent meeting in Eureka, speaker was A. E. Towner, Indian attorney of Portland, Orezon, ikmown as ‘Chief Red Cloud” Chief Red Cloud appeared on the plat form in full Indian regalia, liberal- ly decorated with swastikas. The American people he de dimwits” Soon, he said, a great leader would arise to rid the US ef Jews and Communists, among whom he listed President Roose velt, adding modestly that he leader would probably be himself or General Moseley, of Dies com- more than “accidental.” NEW METHOD SHO [eS mitee ill-fame. Only Shoe Repair Store in Vancouver with a Signed Agreement with the Union E - - 337 Carrall St. seribed as ‘half-baked saps and ean Score peroser Ren eSeITt eTOCs ee ale ANN eA eR bat Af